It corresponds exactly to the economics curriculum of the vocational high school in North Rhine-Westphalia and is also suitable for use in other federal states. Numerous graphics, diagrams, tables, and current data ensure high clarity. Mind maps with guiding questions introduce learners to the chapters. Summarizing overviews at the end of each chapter clarify structural relationships. Questions to check basic knowledge, as well as tasks and problems for the development and application of knowledge, are provided at the end of each chapter. Extensive teacher materials available for download include simulations, worksheets, solutions to the worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, etc., and are also available separately from the solution manual.